Sally (Gogol Bordello song)
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"Sally" is a song by gypsy punk
band Gogol Bordello
, written by frontman Eugene Hütz
. The song was packaged as a double single along with "Start Wearing Purple
", and released as the band's second single in February 2006. It belongs to their third album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike
.
, and implies that this also belongs to the younger generations. In 2009 the band held an open competition to design Sally drawings.
The Sally character is also mentioned in the band's song "Avenue B", which is featured in the same album.
Gypsy punk
Gypsy punk is the term used to describe a hybrid musical genre that crosses traditional Romani music with punk rock. The origin of the term is unknown, but bands playing Gypsy punk have existed at least since the 1990s. One of the first rock groups to incorporate elements of punk and Eastern...
band Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
, written by frontman Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz
Eugene Hütz , September 6, 1972) is a Ukrainian-born singer and composer, most notable as the frontman of the critically acclaimed New York Gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Hütz is also a DJ and actor.-Early life:...
. The song was packaged as a double single along with "Start Wearing Purple
Start Wearing Purple
"Start Wearing Purple" is a song by gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, written by frontman Eugene Hütz. The song was packaged as a double single along with "Sally", and released as the band's second single in February 2006. It appears on their third album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike...
", and released as the band's second single in February 2006. It belongs to their third album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike
Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike
Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike is the third album by Gogol Bordello, released in 2005 by SideOneDummy Records.Other songs from the same era and recording sessions appear on the EP East Infection.-Reception:-Track listing:...
.
Meaning
The song talks about a Cultural RevolutionCultural Revolution
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution , was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976...
, and implies that this also belongs to the younger generations. In 2009 the band held an open competition to design Sally drawings.
The Sally character is also mentioned in the band's song "Avenue B", which is featured in the same album.